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Spacious family dining with stunning views - perfect for group stays in Rotorua.
Dining
Private kitchen
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 898 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts

Set right on the edge of Lake Rotorua, Edgewater Escape is a cosy 3-bedroom retreat with a private jetty, kayaks, and expansive lake views from almost every room. Located in a quiet residential area, just 10-15 mins from Rotorua City, it’s the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure.

🌟 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
• Direct lake access with private jetty and kayaks
• Expansive deck for BBQs and alfresco dining
• Spacious backyard leading to the lake
• 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom
• Log fireplace, heat pumps, HRV and A/C
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi
• Quiet location close to trout fishing, walking tracks and attractions

🛏 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 6-8)
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bedroom 3: 2x Single beds
• Living Room: 1x Sofa bed (in closable lounge - ideal for 1-2 guests)

🚽 BATHROOMS
• Bathroom 1: shower, toilet and basin

🍽 LIVING AND DINING
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Open-plan lounge and dining with lake views
• Large covered deck with BBQ and outdoor seating
• Cosy fireplace plus heat pump
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi

🌊 LAKESIDE LIVING
• Private jetty - perfect for fishing or swimming
• 2x kayaks provided with life jackets
• Big backyard - ideal for kids or a picnic by the lake
• Walk to Waiteti Stream - world-class trout fishing nearby
• Scenic lakeside trail to Ngongotahā Village

📍 LOCATION AND DISTANCES
• Ngongotahā Village: 2 min drive / 20 min walk
• Rotorua City Centre: 10-15 min drive
• Redwood Forest / Treewalk: 15-18 min drive
• Skyline Gondola, Luge & Zorb: 10-12 min drive
• Canopy Tours / Native Bush Ziplining: 10 min drive
• Polynesian Spa / Geothermal Attractions: 15 min drive
• Rotorua Airport: 20 min drive

Bus stop on the street and taxi, and Ubers available

☕ ESSENTIALS
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi
• All linens provided
• Combination Washing machine/dryer
• Heat pump and A/C in living and master bed
• Portable heaters in bedrooms
• Fireplace (with supplied firewood)
• Coffee, tea and sugar provided.

🏡 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Exclusive use of the entire property
• Host available by phone or email during your stay
• Off-street parking for 2-3 vehicles
• No parties or loud gatherings - located in a quiet lakeside setting
• Quiet hours 10pm-7am
• Outdoor security cameras
• Unfenced lake access - please supervise children at all times
Quiet hours: 10pm-7am
No shoes allowed inside
No parties or events
No strong smelling cooking
Lock all windows and doors when out

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours: 10pm-7am No shoes allowed inside No parties or events No strong smelling cooking Lock all windows and doors when out

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rotorua

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Ngongotaha, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Mitai Maori Village and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Skyline Rotorua and Agroventures are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Eat Street - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 17 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Edgewater Escape Rotorua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts on 29 Apr 2026 start from AU$274, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Edgewater Escape Rotorua?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Edgewater Escape Rotorua?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Edgewater Escape Rotorua?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Edgewater Escape Rotorua located?

Located in Ngongotaha, this holiday home is steps from Lake Rotorua and within 3 mi (5 km) of Agroventures and Agrodome. AMAZEme and Velocity Valley are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property - comfortably snd tastefully furnished with amazing views of the lake. We lived rhe outdoor deck.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
Thanks Scott 😊 Beautiful views and a good spot on the deck is hard to beat. 🍻 Glad you had a great stay ✨
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house on a quiet street right on the lake. Enjoyed everything about it. Perfect location to get to nearby activities as well. Good communication with owners as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
Thanks Mary 😊 That quiet lakeside setting is a bit of a gem. Glad you enjoyed the location and had a smooth stay with us ✨ See you next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lakefront property

Great place to stay in Rotorua with fantastic lake access
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent view and awesome house

We loved our stay at this beautiful property, would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2021
💛💛💛
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This house is a perfect location for a few days in Rotorua. Great communication with the host, everything was exactly as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake House

We really enjoyed our 4 night stay. We were able to use the kayaks a couple of times and enjoyed the quiet location of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house on the lake

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Relaxing and private. Very quite location with great access to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure Gold

really loved our week staying here. great location and well appointed property it was perfect and just what we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

Clean and close to all amenities. Gorgeous view!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Happy chilling and catching up with friends in a lovely space. Loved the look out to the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2021
It was a pleasure to have you stay Ana! So glad you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliet W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We absolutely loved our stay here. The house is clean, beds are comfortable, kitchen is well equipped and there is plenty of space. The view is amazing and the use of the kayaks was greatly appreciated. Stunning indoor/outdoor living. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing weekend away!

Beautiful location, so peaceful and relaxing being right next to the lake. House was great with the big deck looking out across lake Rotorua. Kids had a blast playing in the safe shallow lake and on the jetty, the kayaks were brilliant too. Loved being away from the main city but close enough to get to all the great attractions, Ngongotaha township is a neat wee place with a nice fish and chip place and cafe too. Would definately stay again!! Many thanks Molly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and cozy

So cute and cozy! All the amenities we could ask for. Beds were very comfortable and the place was clean. We had a problem locking the door but our host was very responsive even though it was Sunday. She had a locksmith fix the door immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place

Very much enjoyed our stay. The house was lovely and clean and the beds were all very comfortable. The boys all kayaked everyday and we enjoyed sitting out on the deck in the mornings and evening. We also enjoyed being close to the lake walkway. The lake views were great. It is a very peaceful and quiet spot - a great place to really unwind. The property manager, was also wonderful to deal with and very accommodating. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2021
The walkway and setting are so beautiful aren’t they! We are so pleased you made the most of your time here. Hope to welcome you back again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, lovely lake views

Lovely property in a great location for Rotorua attractions. Good communication from landlord. You can't beat kayaking from the bottom of the garden! Though the kayaks don't have seats which limits how long you can go without being uncomfortable. Also only one toilet/shower room which was a bit of a struggle for a family of 5!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

philippa d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Weekend away for a wedding in Ngongataha

We needed a place for 8 adults to stay for a wedding close by, for 2 nights. We loved the location to the wedding and the place was well set up. Nice to have air conditioning as the midges are quite bad in February and you need to keep the place closed at dusk. The outside table is fabulous for BBQ dining. The host was really good to deal with. I would suggest 8 adults a bit much for a one bathroom (toilet in the bathroom) set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home on the lake!

We loved the gorgeous views at the home. It was well appointed appreciated the fans and air conditioning units. Deck was lovely and covered during rainy days. Only issue was that the kayaks which were listed as three working units only had one out of three that actually floated without taking on water. In addition one of the paddles was broken. This was disappointing as we had hoped to explore the lake as a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

shawn h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A pretty nice place near Rotorua

First off, for some reason I thought this was a fancy new home from the listing, but actually it's an older home with some recent freshening up. Everything was clean, e.g. linens, towels, carpet, counters, but there were a few minor scuffs on walls and a little bit of mold in the shower. The house is on the lake with a nice view and backyard. Some of the hedges along the driveway were in need of pruning as they were hanging out into the driveway. Some patio furniture is bolted down and there are video cameras on the exterior. These touches made me question the safety of the neighborhood... that said, the neighborhood seemed fine. Overall, we had a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hinano H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house with a beautiful view of the lake. Nice and quiet neighborhood perfect for relaxing.

The edgewater escape is a beautiful place to get away from city life and take some time to relax. The neighborhood was nice and quiet so there were no disturbances. The lake is right in your backyard so you can take a dip and not have to leave the house. The shopping center is only a few minutes away and there are plenty of places to visit and explore. My have was the Secret Spot Hot Tubs. Overall a great experience and perfect place escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great venue, loved area, kayaks

Well presented warm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic

A real pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

This is our second time here at this bouse, and it was great again. This is an awesome house. The dishwasher broke down while we were there. I contacted the property manager who promptly got someone out to look at it. Turns out to be a fault within the appliance which could not be fixed quickly but at least it was looked into quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Tidy. Good view. Close to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay at an amazing place

We had an awesome time. The location on the lake front is amazing, so good to be able to walk to the back to the lake front with it's own little pier. The house is well set up, with comfortable beds and nice towels and sheets. We will definitely look them up again next time we are in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely time away with Family...

A lovely place to relax and spend time with family. We only took food. The adults and children both had alot of fun out on the kayaks (water fights in the drizzling rain). We visited the Mini Putt with Rabbits, the children and adults had great fun. It was raining or drizzly for the last 2 days, so played games we found and ate lots (had alot of laughs). A lovely place by the lake (very shallow for children) to have a quiet break away, or spend time with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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